Pope Francis has appointed Father James Mark Beckman, 61, a Priest of the Diocese of Nashville for more than three decades, as the Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville. The appointment was announced in Washington, D.C., today, May 7, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. “I am blessed and honored …
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All are invited, and bring your family members, friends, and many more. Let’s mark our calendars to join Carlos Angel Salas Sotelo, OP, for his Ordination to the Priesthood, Saturday, June 15, 10:00am, at our beautiful and historic St. Peter Catholic Church, 190 Adam Ave., Memphis. Bishop David P. Talley will be the Celebrant. Let’s …
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Join us at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, June 8, at 10 am, as Deacons Rolando Perez, Andrew Raffanti, and Kacper Wojcieszko are ordained priests for the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. Please continue to pray for them as they complete their studies and prepare for ordination.
St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School Theatre Department was nominated for 15 Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards. Amazing! Many blessings and congratulations to all the SBA Students and Faculty involved in the production. Go Eagles! Here’s the list: • Outstanding Chorus • Outstanding Dance Execution • Outstanding Choreography • Outstanding Poster • Outstanding …
Several key items are running low in Our Catholic Charities of West Tennessee’s Tiny Blessings program. Specifically, Tiny Blessings needs more new car seats, diaper bags, and baby bottles. Items can be dropped off at Catholic Charities donation door (west side of the building), 1325 Jefferson Ave., Memphis. Donations are accepted Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm, or email …
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Mark your calendars now, and bring your family members, friends, and many more. All are invited to Holy Mass to celebrate the 50th Ordination Anniversary of Monsignor John B. McArthur, Thursday, May 23, 6:30pm, at our beautiful and historic St. Louis Catholic Church, 203 S White Station Rd., Memphis. A Reception honoring Msgr. McArthur will …
Our 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal is close its goal of $2.3+ million with about $206,000 left to raise. Bishop Talley, our Clergy, and all our Diocesan leaders encourages everyone to participate in this year’s Appeal campaign by pledges or prayers at: https://cdom.org/2024-annual-catholic-appeal/. Let’s see if our Diocese can reach this year’s Appeal goal by everyone …
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